Legal Blog

Yes—yes it does. Skipping jury duty is an easy way to land yourself in completely unnecessary trouble. Massachusetts makes it rather difficult to miss or skip your service date. There are many chances to make right on your having skipped jury duty, but they are all time-consuming and potentially nerve-wracking. …

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts actually has no statute against ‘battery’ on the books. Rather, there is one crime labeled as “assault” and another as “assault and battery.” According to Massachusetts law, assault does not require physical contact between the offender and the victim. To qualify as assault, an action must …

While it remains a common belief that courts favor, or are even biased for, mothers in custody disputes, this is not the case. The belief stems from past practices and trends in court. When divorce became more common in the 1970s, society, including the judges within it, assumed a gendered …

Here’s a little-known fact: under Massachusetts law, if you’re injured by a bone lodged in your throat after eating a prepared dish, whether you can recover for your injuries may depend on what kind of bone it is. If it’s a bone from a chicken pot pie, then you may have a viable …

In Massachusetts, if a child suffers an injury due to faulty playground equipment, a bike accident, a slip and fall accident, or any type of negligence, that child’s parents or legal guardians have the right to pursue a claim on the child’s behalf. It is often a challenge determining whether …

If you are unhappy with your marriage, you can obtain a divorce in Massachusetts for just about any reason. Regardless, there are those times when a marriage should not even be legally recognized. A divorce will end a marriage, but an annulment determines there never was a legal marriage from …

Divorce is described as one of the most stressful events in a person’s life. Add children to the mix, coupled with questions of custody, support, and visitation, and emotions and stress can reach a breaking point. Wading through this difficult time calls for the help of a professional such as …

If you have been injured in a car accident, there are several things you should know. First, if you suffer personal injuries or damaged property caused by a car accident, you have three years from the date of the accident to go to court for damages. After this time, known …

Workplace accidents happen far too often, especially on or near construction sites. Workers are subjected to serious industry specific hazards due to the dangerous nature of the profession. In Massachusetts the construction industry is thriving and the number of construction accidents is rising. Statistics from the United States Department of Labor tell …

In November of 2015 I was charged with operating under the influence. I hired Anthony for my legal representation after receiving a recommendation from a close family friend. Anthony did not disappoint. With help from his counsel and his close examination of the evidence, I was found not guilty at …

Attorney Jon Revelli knows the legal system well. The DUI case contained an accident, witnesses, and video footage. As the cards were stacked against in the case, Jon Revelli was still able to have a finding of not guilty . Highly recommended Jon Revelli by P. – DUI defense client

Having the provisions of a divorce agreement modified under Massachusetts law is possible, based on how the separation agreement was written and the circumstances bringing about the request for a modification. Before bringing your modification request to the court, you need to consult with an experienced divorce attorney. The first …

If you are a resident of Massachusetts and have been seriously injured or have suffered the loss of a family member killed by wrongdoing or negligence, you should be aware of the importance of hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer. Far too much is at stake to engage in self-representation …

I want to thank Mr. Luzzo and his staff for a excellent job handling my case. They went above and beyond for me and I greatly appreciate it. I would 100% recommend there services to anyone that asked me. by A. – Criminal Defense

I hired Anthony to represent me in a theft larceny case. I have had no experience what so ever at 39 years of age of dealing with anything of this magnitude. It was an EXTREMELY odd and complicated case to say the least, that lasted for well over a year. …

Attorney Revelli recently finished my case—a Modification of my Separation Agreement. I am very satisfied with the result, and can warmly recommend Attorney Revelli and his paralegal, Julie Neri, to anyone seeking divorce-related legal services. I was particularly impressed with Mr. Revelli’s efficiency in communicating, whether it was in emails, …

My son got himself into some trouble and Jon treated us as if we were the only clients he had. He was available to us and when he wasn’t available we would get a call back from him within 24hrs. His knowledge and court manners are impeccable. by Sara, Juvenile …

Many couples start out in marriage with great hopes and expectations, only to end up in a relationship that unfortunately does not work. There are many steps in the divorce process in Massachusetts and just as many avenues to take depending on your situation. Here is a brief introduction to …

Many people who receive a driving under the influence (DUI) or operating under the influence (OUI) charge, as it is known in Massachusetts, assume that the offense is relatively simple and thus believe they should represent themselves when the case comes to court. Each individual is entitled to do so. …

Winter is here, and there is snow and ice. In fact, if it’s anything like last year, there may be a lot of snow and ice. Injuries due to snow and ice may be cause for damages in a premises liability case. Premises liability in Massachusetts, however, applies to many …